Novell Ships LAN Workgroup 5
Delivers Expanded Access to TCP/IP and the Internet
from NetWare 4 Servers
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- December 19, 1995 -- Novell, Inc., the
industry-leading supplier of desktop TCP/IP products, today announced
version 5 of its popular LAN WorkGroup# for MS Windows and DOS
product. Running on NetWare# 4 servers, LAN WorkGroup 5 gives
Novell NetWare users centralized access to information on both NetWare
and TCP/IP networks, including UNIX# systems and the Internet.
New functionality and enhanced host connectivity and Internet
applications of LAN WorkGroup 5 include:
- Netscape Navigator--provides world-class Internet browser and news
reader that lets users retrieve information and communicate on the
Internet; users get easy, point-and-click access to text, graphics, sound
and video files on the World Wide Web
- Windows Mailer--provides an easy-to-use interface for sending and
receiving messages and files over TCP/IP networks, including the
Internet; supports Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and the Post
Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)
- PC-X Server--lets users run X Windows-based applications on remote
hosts (over both IP and IPX) right from their desktop
- WinSock compliance--now all Windows applications may be run on any
WinSock-compliant TCP/IP stack. Similarly, any other WinSock-compliant
application may be run on Novell's client TCP/IP stack, which is included
along with the NetWare client for DOS and Windows
- Online manuals and help for quick answers
- Improved terminal emulation using Telnet--Host Presenter now provides
drag-and-drop keyboard remapping, enabling keystroke sequences to be
simplified
- Integrated NFS client--gives users transparent access to files on any
host supporting the NFS standard
Server-Based Access to Information
LAN WorkGroup 5 is installed once at the server, giving users
access to a comprehensive suite of TCP/IP applications and providing
TCP/IP address assignment and administration to reduce the time and
cost of system administration.
LAN WorkGroup 5 now includes the Netscape Navigator, a
world-class Internet browser that extends the reach of users beyond
traditional corporate information systems to give them powerful access
to the Internet.
With over one million nodes installed in more than 30 countries,
LAN WorkGroup is the global, industry-leading TCP/IP solution for
NetWare. LAN WorkGroup 5 contains all of the applications available
through LAN WorkPlace# 5, Novell's premiere desktop TCP/IP solution. In
addition, LAN WorkGroup 5 provides identical functionality, look and feel
as LAN WorkPlace 5. The difference between the two products is that
LAN WorkGroup 5 is centrally installed at the NetWare server, thereby
eliminating the need for the administrator to visit all of the network clients
for installation and configuration. LAN WorkGroup 5 replaces the popular
LAN WorkGroup 4.2.
Pricing and Availability
LAN WorkGroup 5 is available immediately through Authorized
Novell Channel Partners. Suggested retail pricing is US$1,500 for a
five-user version; US$2,495 for a 10-user version; and US$6,995 for a
100-user version. Upgrade prices are also available. For more
information, visit Novell's home page at: http://www.novell.com.
Press Contacts:
Rick Myllenbeck
Novell, Inc.
Voice: (408) 577-8206
Fax: (408) 577-5590
Internet: rickm@novell.com
Ken Montgomery
Alexander Communications
Voice: (415) 923-1660
Fax: (415) 923-9863
E-mail: kmontgom@alexander-pr.com
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